A promiscuous gay party animal falls for a young Mormon missionary, leading to crisis, cliché, and catastrophe.
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- 3 wins.
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Cast
| Steve Sandvoss | ... |
Elder Aaron Davis
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| Wes Ramsey | ... |
Christian Markelli
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| Rebekah Johnson | ... |
Julie Taylor
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| Amber Benson | ... |
Traci Levine
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| Khary Payton | ... |
Andrew
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| Jacqueline Bisset | ... |
Lila Montagne
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| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | ... |
Elder Paul Ryder
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| Rob McElhenney | ... |
Elder Harmon
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| Dave Power | ... |
Elder Gilford
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| Erik Palladino | ... |
Keith Griffin
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| Mary Kay Place | ... |
Sister Gladys Davis
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| Jim Ortlieb | ... |
Brother Farron Davis
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| Linda Pine | ... |
Susan Davis
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Bob Gray | ... |
Susan's Husband
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Judee Morton | ... |
Noreen
(as Judith Morton Fraser)
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Robert LaCroix | ... |
Quinn (Elizabeth's Date)
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Terry Simpson | ... |
Dirk
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| Brian Patrick Wade | ... |
Stacy
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Kurt Hargan | ... |
Stacy's Husband
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| Mik Scriba | ... |
Maintenance Man
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| Jason-Shane Scott | ... |
Christian's Sublet
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John Giansiracusa | ... |
Man In Black #1
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Robert Ramirez | ... |
Man In Black #2
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| Toni Blair | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Pamela Dominey | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Margaret Fitzpatrick | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Ed Garber | ... |
Restaurant Patron / Church Elder
(as Edward Garber)
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Nadine Griffith | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Richard Growe | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Kristen Egues | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Aleksei Ilnitsky | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Yvonne Grey | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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MacGareo 'Mank' Thomas | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Michelle Moolchan | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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| Stefano Pujals | ... |
Restaurant Patron / Church Elder
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Steve Spellman | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Mary Lou Ahlenius | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Robin Barberis | ... |
Restaurant Patron / Airport Passenger
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Renee Lyle | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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Hilary Bell | ... |
Hollywood Starlet
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Michael Moriarty | ... |
Body Guard
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Matthew Mertens | ... |
Body Guard
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Doyle Wolfgang | ... |
Couple waiting for table
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Trudi Wolfgang | ... |
Couple waiting for table
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O'Neil Cespedes | ... |
Christian's Hook Up
(as Oneil Cespedes)
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Rich Moriarty | ... |
Man taking Picture
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Joseph Dipippa | ... |
New Mormon
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Laurent Weber | ... |
Mormon at Airport
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Ed Cha | ... |
Itchy the Cook
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| Daisy Garcia | ... |
Hostess / Thanksgiving Dinner Guest
(as Daisy Lewis Garcia)
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Robert Ethan Gunnerson | ... |
Bartender at Club
(as Rob Gunnerson)
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Dwayne Strickland | ... |
Club Goer
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Ron Hutchings | ... |
Club Goer
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| Gregory Kelly | ... |
Club Goer
(as Greg Kelly)
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Aaron Lee Harvey | ... |
Club Goer
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Renato O'Neal | ... |
Club Goer
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Joe Clemens | ... |
Club Goer
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Steban Demari | ... |
Club Goer
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Dante Silicato | ... |
Club Goer
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Adi Cabada | ... |
Club Goer
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Tim Sanchez | ... |
Club Goer / Airport Passenger
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George Bendele | ... |
Club Goer
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David Welch | ... |
Club Goer
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| Allan Shadoan | ... |
Club Goer
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| Michael Wool | ... |
Club Goer
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Robbie Wong | ... |
Club Goer
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Michael Schmidt | ... |
Club Goer
(as Mike Schmidt)
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Melinda Howze | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Keri Ports | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Chris Kinder | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Wayne Webb | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Art Villa | ... |
Airport Passenger
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John Bennet | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Deborah Pixley | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Jeff Barberis | ... |
Airport Passenger
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Alicia Bereris | ... |
Airport Passenger
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| Lonnie Beard | ... |
Airline Pilot
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Miriam Bolber | ... |
Airline Attendant
(as Miriam Sue Bolber)
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Lord Abenz | ... |
Church Elder
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Steven Cischke | ... |
Church Elder
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Nick Coroneens | ... |
Church Elder
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Patrick George | ... |
Church Elder
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William Hood | ... |
Church Elder
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Jack Kincaid | ... |
Church Elder
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Daryl Burq Pearson | ... |
Church Elder
(as Daniel Latch)
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Nick Murray | ... |
Church Elder
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James Ozaasky | ... |
Church Elder
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Glen Peterson | ... |
Church Elder
(as Glen Perterson)
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William Platt | ... |
Church Elder
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Steven Sellas | ... |
Church Elder
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Andre Araujo | ... |
Project Angel Food Volunteer
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Bill Gill | ... |
Project Angel Food Volunteer
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Jarris | ... |
Project Angel Food Volunteer
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Marc-Allen Barker | ... |
Project Angel Food Volunteer
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Bob Schuck | ... |
Thanksgiving Dinner Guest
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Alexandra Swanland | ... |
Nurse
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Dale Hawes | ... |
Doctor
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Quintella Turner | ... |
Hospital Patron
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Charles Tomley | ... |
Cher Impersonator
(as Charles Edwards)
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Leora Lutz | ... |
Angel Impersonator
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| Roger Dertinger | ... |
Devil Impersonator
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Peter Denlo | ... |
Concert guest
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Timothy Feimster | ... |
Cop
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Candy Richardz | ... |
Dancer
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Wristcutters | ... |
Bartender
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| Michelle Alexandria | ... |
Airport Passenger (uncredited)
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Shannon Moore | ... |
Julie's Backup Singer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| C. Jay Cox | ||
Written by
| C. Jay Cox | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Darryl Anderle | ... | associate producer |
| George Bendele | ... | co-producer |
| J. Todd Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Kermit Johns | ... | executive producer |
| Jennifer Schaefer | ... | line producer / producer |
| Don Phillip Smith | ... | producer |
| Kirkland Tibbels | ... | producer |
| Michael Wool | ... | co-producer |
| Scott Zimmerman | ... | executive producer |
| G. Sterling Zinsmeyer | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Eric Allaman | ||
Cinematography by
| Carl Bartels | ||
Editing by
| John Keitel | ||
Editorial Department
| Brian Feeney | ... | assistant editor |
| Jon Teboe | ... | additional editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Dan Shaner | ||
| Dave Smith | ||
| Michael Testa | ||
Production Design by
| Chris Anthony Miller | ||
Art Direction by
| Nanet Harty | ||
Set Decoration by
| Peter Ayala | ||
Costume Design by
| Lisa Lesniak | ||
Makeup Department
| Sussy Campos | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Ashley Fox | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ed Cha | ... | production manager |
| Jennifer Schaefer | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thom Buckley | ... | second assistant director |
| Ed Cha | ... | first assistant director |
| Darin Fenn | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Kristen Anthony | ... | set dresser |
| Roger Dertinger | ... | on-set dresser |
| Dupree Dial | ... | on-set dresser / props |
| Mark Plutynski | ... | set dresser |
| Evan Waters | ... | lead man |
Sound Department
| Garrett Bradley | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer |
| James Ridgley | ... | production sound mixer (as Jim Ridgley) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dan Brethauer | ... | key gaffer (as Dan L. Brethauer) |
| Nick Franco | ... | steadicam operator |
| Rich Moriarty | ... | first assistant camera |
| Aaron Schulte | ... | best boy electric |
| Ryan Shake | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ed Walsh | ... | grip |
| Laurent Weber | ... | still photographer (as Laurent 'Thor' Weber) |
Casting Department
| Rich King | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kristen Anthony | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Verity Grover | ... | assistant wardrobe / wardrobe supervisor |
| Karen Keech-Swerling | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Al Valentine | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Michael Lloyd | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sherie Giehtbrock | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ronald J. Cruz II | ... | production assistant |
| E. Laura Dunkelgrun | ... | assistant: C.J. Cox |
| Timothy Feimster | ... | production assistant |
| Shereen Mirtavoosi | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Jennifer Kristen Howell | ... | special thanks |
| Johnny Ortez | ... | very special thanks |
| Mark E. Sackett | ... | special thanks: Marketing |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinemien (2008) (Germany)
- Cinemien (2008) (Austria)
- Cinemien (2008) (Switzerland)
- Decade Distribution (2004) (Canada) (theatrical)
- TLA Releasing (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Antiprod (2005) (France) (DVD)
- Fourlab (2008) (Italy) (video)
- Homescreen (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Optimale (2015) (France)
- TLA Releasing (2005) (United Kingdom) (video)
- TLA Releasing (United States) (video)
- W4tchTV (2021) (France) (video) (PVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Aaron Davis (Steve Sandvoss) and Christian Markelli (Wes Ramsey) are perhaps the two most opposite people in the world. Aaron is a passionate young Elder (a Mormon missionary) who wants to do his family and church proud. Christian is a shallow West Hollywood waiter/party boy who only looks forward to what man the next night will bring to him. After Aaron and three other Elders move into the apartment across from his, Christian's friends make a bet that he can't get one of them into the sack, so he instantly latches onto Aaron, suspecting there is more than meets the eye to him. There are two problems, though: Christian finds himself questioning his own identity as he falls in love with Aaron and the Mormon Church treats homosexuality as a sinful lifestyle. When Aaron's burgeoning sexuality is discovered, they will have to go through trials of regret, loss, perseverance, and forgiveness if they want to get to the thing that matters to them most: each other. Written by Will |
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| Taglines | Aaron prays. Christian plays... Opposites attract. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $850,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $33,956, 06 Feb 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was originally to be shown in the "Madstone" theater in Salt Lake City, Utah (which has a heavy LDS population) on the day of its national release, but the theater pulled it a few weeks before it was scheduled to open. The reason given was that the film "lacked artistic merit", but the film's promoters contend that the theater management gave in to local pressure not to show the film due to its unflattering portrayal of the LDS Church. The film was shown a few weeks later in a different Salt Lake theater and attracted a large audience. See more » |
| Goofs | When asked for his first name Aaron says he is not allowed to use his first name. Missionaries are not allowed to call each other by their first name but there is no rule that says you can not tell people your first name. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Bad Boy Street (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Windmills See more » |
| Crazy Credits | A Special Thank You to... The Erik Palladino Screening Room and His Xylophone Backup Singers See more » |
| Quotes |
Elder Aaron Davis:
Do you ever read the Sunday comics? Lila Montagne: [confused] I beg your pardon? Elder Aaron Davis: The, the, comic page? When I was a little kid, I use to put my face right up to them, you know um, And I was just amazed because it was just this mass of dots, I think life is like that sometimes. But I like to think that from Gods prospective, life, everything, even this, makes sense. It's not just dots. Instead we're all, we're all connected, and it's beautiful and it's funny and it's good. From this close we, we can't expect it to make sense, right now. See more » |